onsite Financial Specialist (732215)

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Ability to speak and understand English

Required

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Required

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Required

Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communications.

Required

Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other database/spreadsheet software, including but not limited to PowerPoint.

Required

2

Years

Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

Required

1

Years

Demonstrate ability to manage all aspects of contract/grant management, including preparation of funding agreements

Required

1

Years

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret contract/grant programmatic and financial data.

Required

1

Years

Ability to understand policies and procedures related to contract/grant development, contract/grant management, and payment processing procedures

Required

Ability to provide technical assistance to state and local governments and other entities on contracts/grants, project closeouts, and payments.

Required

Ability to independently develop timelines and deadlines for multiple projects to successfully complete work accurately and on time.

Required

Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Programs or Disaster Management

Highly desired